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FEATURED! Red, White & Grey Elephant Baby Shower Dessert Bar

We’ve been busy in our bakeshop and are just now getting around to sharing all the great things happening around us ! But don’t worry, we are back and ready to share with you all the adorable treats we have been making.

Our cake pops and pie pops have been hugely popular amongst future moms, including our owner Lauren Martin!  Lauren’s baby shower from last November was featured on On to Baby (now called The Little Umbrella) with a Sweet Winter Elephants theme! We are just now getting around to actually posting these adorable images because, well, there was a baby on the way! And as you know, they can be very distracting.  But we didn’t want to leave you hanging without these delicious images from our favorite photographer, Michele, with  Michele Beckwith Photography.

Sweet Winter Elephant Baby Shower

Sweet Winter Elephant Baby Shower

My wonderful friend, Sarah, and our Sweet Lauren Cakes team tied in the best elements of our company and created an unforgettable party!

Sarah was so great to put up with my husband and I through the planning process to host this adorable Red, White, & Grey Elephant themed baby shower. Sarah drew inspiration from Lauren’s due date (exactly Christmas Day!) and the theme for their baby’s room-sweet elephants. She settled on the red and white striped colors to bring a little Christmas touch into the design without being overly Christmas. And the blues for the sweet baby boy!

Sweet Winter Elephant Baby Shower

Sweet Winter Elephant Baby Shower

Sweet Winter Elephant Baby Shower

And why elephants? My husband and I travelled the world a few years ago and fell in love with these thoughtful animals while adventuring around Thailand. We fell in love with these gentle giants and spent as much time as we could around them during our last weeks of travel. It seemed only natural that our first baby would fall in love with the elephants as well. What could be a cuter symbol of our hopes for his future adventures?!

Sweet Winter Elephant Baby Shower

The showstopper was a cake made by Katrice, one of the SLC decorators. It was two tiers with moist lemon cake filled with mascarpone and local honey and then dark chocolate fudge cake with salted caramel buttercream and caramel on the top tier. Is this not the cutest?!

Sweet Winter Elephant Baby Shower

My fabulous team at Sweet Lauren Cakes also helped plan and arrange the awesome dessert display featuring: cake pops, pie pops, a custom cake, krispy pops, and cookies!  They came up with all the cute display ideas and tiny details that made it all come together.  Seasonal flavors such as gingerbread spice and pumpkin stole the show along side our classic vanilla bean and red velvet. Our pie pops were made with our custom red and white striped lollipop sticks that you can order from us too! It was a great way to tie in family using Lauren’s grandmother’s secret recipe and everyone enjoyed them.

Sweet Winter Elephant Baby Shower

Sweet Winter Elephant Baby Shower

Sweet Winter Elephant Baby Shower

Sweet Winter Elephant Baby Shower

***All of display items were provided by Sweet Lauren Cakes and are available for rental or purchase for your own party! The red and white striped lollipop sticks are also now available for purchase in our SHOP  (6” or 8″ packages of 25 sticks). We had these specially manufactured just for us, so keep an eye out for new colors coming soon!

Sweet Winter Elephant Baby Shower

Sweet Winter Elephant Baby Shower

 

 

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Holiday Cake Pop Stocking Stuffers for Family and Friends

It’s that time of year again and we are getting ready to stuff stockings with all the fun goodies that we have here at Sweet Lauren Cakes!

We have gathered a few of our favorite cake pop holiday designs to share with you as well as some of our new items! You can find most of these tasty treats in our SHOP!

Santa cake pops

Aren’t these Santa Cake Pops adorable? Recently featured in Williams Sonoma, they have been the hit of the holidays! A great option for kids and adults alike. Need a special gift for a co-worker or a favorite client? Everyone loves to see Santa show up at their door! And who doesn’t love Red Velvet?

Peppermint Cake pops

If you love Andes Mints, you’ll love these Candy Cane cake pops. They have a delicious crunch from the crushed candy cane on top and serious peppermint chocolate cake inside.  A perfect treat Christmas morning!

Christmas Tree Cake Pops

Get festive with these Chocolate Christmas Tree Cake Pops!

Vanilla Bean Snowman Cake Pops

Snowmen are just the cutest!

christmas - gingerbread house

Around here everyone gets really excited when we start baking up our gingerbread cake- it’s hugely popular! We sometimes end up making Gingerbread cake all the way through Valentine’s Day-clients love it that much! These Gingerbread – Gingerbread Houses are the perfect way to get the sweet and spicy flavor this holiday!

And for your DIY employees, friends and coworkers- our Cake Pop Kit features all of our original ingredients along with everything you need to make fabulous cake pops just like us. We even enclose a very detailed instruction booklet with step by step photos. It’s the most comprehensive kit on the market.

Sweet Lauren Cake Pop Kits

So what are you waiting for?! Now that you have lots of brilliant ideas for cake pop gifts -Get stuffing !

Red Velvet or Chocolate Cake Pop Stocking Stuffers

 

 

 

Posted in Cake Pops, Christmas, Featured, Holidays, San Francisco, Uncategorized

Saint Patrick’s Day with Cake Pops!

Happy Monday everyone!  We wanted to let you know that this week, we’re making special Dark Chocolate Guinness Cake Pops for Saint Patrick’s Day!  Wouldn’t you like to try this decadent and flavorful new combination?!  Place your orders today by calling 415.371.9380 or emailing us at [email protected] /* */

Four Leaf Clover Cake Pops

Four Leaf Clover Cake Pops

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Cake Pop Gift Sets on Sesame!

Recently, our owner Lauren was contacted by Sincerely, the company that launched the mobile app “Sesame,” to curate a chocolate lovers gift box for their shoppers.  If you haven’t downloaded their app yet, go HERE and do it now! :)  They’re making shopping on your phone a breeze with fabulously curated themed gift boxes to take the work out of gifting.

We received an example of our “Chocolate Lover’s” box last week and oooh’d and ahhhh’d for about an hour.  First of all, the box it arrives in is so beautiful (we’re suckers for well thought out packaging!)  Once we got over the packaging, we all enjoyed the yummy chocolate treats inside, salty sweet caramel toffee from Vosges, dark and smooth chocolate bar from Chocolove, Marich’s natural chocolate strawberries, and of course, our yummy and rich cake pops in chocolate and rich red velvet!  All perfect for Valentines Day!

Pretty Packaging for the Chocolate Lover's Gift Box from Sesame!

Pretty Packaging for the Chocolate Lover’s Gift Box from Sesame!

Opening our Chocolate Lover's Box from Sesame

Opening our Chocolate Lover’s Box from Sesame

Lots of chocolate decadence in the Sweet Lauren Cakes curated Chocolate Lover's Box!

Lots of chocolate decadence in the Sweet Lauren Cakes curated Chocolate Lover’s Box!

Cake Pops from the Sesame Gift Box, we adore them, how about you?!

Cake Pops from the Sesame Gift Box, we adore them, how about you?!

Have you downloaded the app yet?!  Click HERE, last chance to order your chocolates for Valentines Day!

 

 

Posted in Birthday, Boy, Cake Pop Designs, Cake Pop Displays, Cake Pops, Easter, Featured, Girl, Holidays, San Francisco, Valentine's Day

A Foreign Cinema Wedding with Sparkly Cake Pops!

Foreign Cinema in San Francisco’s edgy Mission neighborhood is definitely one of our favorite spots in the city.  This past fall, we had the opportunity to work with a lovely couple who chose to host their reception there.

Michelle Walker of Michelle Walker Photography, one of our favorite bay area photographers, captured these gorgeous shots of the night below!

The Romantic Foreign Cinema Courtyard

The Romantic Foreign Cinema Courtyard

During our initial tasting, Lauren explained that their interests included writing, biology, Shakespeare and of course cake pops!  She wanted these elements, along with her rich fall colors to really come through on her dessert table.  So we got to work!  Exploring thrift shops for old books, test tubes, etc. we found our props for the dessert display that would come to be one of our favorites of 2012.

Custom Signs to Direct Guests

Custom Signs to Direct Guests

Book pages cascade of the cake pop display as a table runner.

Book pages cascade of the cake pop display as a table runner.

 

 

We contacted Foreign Cinema’s favorite florist Natalie Bowen to create a few bundles of flowers to decorate our three tiered natural wood cake pop stand.  We loved how the rich orange flowers brought out the burnt orange sparkle on our pops!  She was even able to match the bridesmaid’s bouquet and dress.

Oranges, corals, and golds set the tone for the evening.

Oranges, corals, and golds set the tone for the evening.

Natalie Bowen designed flowers bundled at each tier's edge to resemble a traditional cake.

Natalie Bowen designed flowers bundled at each tier’s edge to resemble a traditional cake.

Gold glitter topped pops on a glass tray with a runner created from book pages beneath.

Gold glitter topped pops on a glass tray with a runner created from book pages beneath.

Books, florals, coral, and a framed butterfly as props for a literary/biology themed affair!. Cake pops under a glass cloche add a little sparkle!

Books, florals, coral, and a framed butterfly as props for a literary/biology themed affair!. Cake pops under a glass cloche add a little sparkle!

Close-up of our coral glitter topped cake pops.

Close-up of our coral glitter topped cake pops.

Side view of our display.  We had a lot of fun creating the custom book page table runner that cascaded off each side of the table.

Side view of our display. We had a lot of fun creating the custom book page table runner that cascaded off each side of the table.

A full view from the front of the table, lots of yummy cake pops!!!

A full view from the front of the table, lots of yummy cake pops!!!

An overhead shot of the room and courtyard outside.

An overhead shot of the room and courtyard outside.

Congrats to the happy couple! May your life be full of happiness and cake pops!

Congrats to the happy couple! May your life be full of happiness and cake pops!

 

 

Posted in Bridal, Brides, Cake Pop Designs, Cake Pop Displays, Cake Pops, Girl, Holidays, San Francisco, Uncategorized, Wedding

Sweet Valentine’s Day Cake Pops

We are ready for Valentine’s Day at Sweet Lauren Cakes. We might go so far as to we LOVE the new cake pops featured in our shop!

We have lots of fun choices that we picked out  to send your loved ones: Hearts, sprinkles, kisses…so much love going ’round! And all of these cuties are available in gift box sets of 6.

Sweet Heart Cake Pops for your Sweetie!

Sweet Heart Cake Pops for your Sweetie! Available in a box of 6 Cake Pops.

Check out the Sweet Heart Cake Pops in our Shop!

Sweet Swirl Cake Pops

Sweet Swirl Cake Pops- Available in a box of 6 cake pops.

Check out the Sweet Swirls Cake Pops in our Cake Pop Shop!

Who doesn’t LOVE sprinkles?! Aren’t these “Be Mine, Valentine” Cake pops darling?

Be Mine, Valentine Sprinkle Cake Pops

Be Mine, Valentine Sprinkle Cake Pops

Check out the Be Mine, Valentine Sprinkle Cake Pops in our Shop.

And of course we need some super kissable cake pops….it’s the best way to send some XOXOXs to your sweetie if you can’t be there!

Kiss Me, I’m Yours Cake Pops- Available in a Gift Box of 6 Cake Pops

Check out the Kiss Me, I’m Yours Cake Pops in our Cake Pop Shop!

And if one of these designs doesn’t tickle your fancy- check out our Valentine’s Album to see past designs OR you can contact us to create a custom design.

….Coming soon-ZOMBIE LOVE CAKE POPS!!

Posted in Cake Pop Designs, Cake Pops, Featured, Girl, Holidays, San Francisco, Uncategorized, Valentine's Day

Special Cake Pops for the Holidays!

Happy Holidays from Sweet Lauren Cakes! We hope you get to take some time this season to relax with Family and Friends, eat some great food, and celebrate another year.

Take a look at the special holiday cake pop creations we’ve been working on in the SLC kitchen. We know you might want to spend some of your holiday time making pops of your own, it’s a great family activity! Of course these designs are also available in our online shop for gifts, examples, or backups ;)

They’re are all available and ready to jump into your stocking, with guaranteed delivery by Christmas if you place your order by Tuesday, December 18th.

Stocking Stuffers and Mixed Flavor Gift Boxes — view on Flickr

We’ve put together some special mixed flavor ribbon tied gift boxes, Chocolate and Vanilla Bean or Red Velvet and Vanilla Bean because we know that some people’s favorite flavor is BOTH!

Chocolate and Red Velvet Stocking Stuffer Cake Pops — view on Flickr

Cake Pops make perfect Stocking Stuffers, especially when packed in our cute individual boxes and tied with a bow! Available in Red Velvet and Chocolate.

And of course, we have extra special Santa Hat, Christmas Tree, and Snowman gift boxes that you wont even want to wrap they’re so cute!

Vanilla Bean Snowmen Cake Pops — view on Flickr

We think Vanilla Bean Cake is a much tastier way to make snowmen this winter season!

Santa Hat Red Velvet Cake Pops

Santa Hat Red Velvet Cake Pops — view on Flickr

As long as you leave some cookies for Santa, it’s ok to eat all of these Red Velvet Santa Hat Cake Pops yourself! (of course sharing is nice too)

Chocolate Christmas Tree Cake Pops

Chocolate Christmas Tree Cake Pops — view on Flickr

Relax around your big tree, and snack on some of these Chocolate Christmas Tree Cake Pops!

Feast your eyes on the whole holiday collection right over in Our Shop!

Posted in Boy, Cake Pop Designs, Cake Pop Displays, Cake Pops, Character Cake Pops, Christmas, Featured, Girl, Holidays, San Francisco

Client Gift Cake Pops

Wow, is it already that time of year again?!  As we head into Thanksgiving this week, we know that the time has come to start checking off our gift giving list.  Have you started?

Last year we had a lot of fun designing custom cake pops for businesses looking to ship their clients a little something sweet.  We’ve started taking more client gift orders already but still have room on the calendar!  Please email or give us a call to place your order today!

(415) 371-9380

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A few suggestions for gift packaging!  Who wouldn’t be delighted to receive one of these delicious treats?!

Client Gift Cake Pops

Cake Pop Client Gifts- the perfect sweet treat for your clients over the holidays!

Corporate Cake Pops
Close-up of customized cake pops with company logo and colors!

Corporate Cake Pops in Company Colors!
Custom Cake Pops dipped in your company colors!

Custom Logo Cake Pops

If your company has an iPhone app, we can make cake pops of it!

Send some to your boss, of your boss!

Individually Boxed with Custom Stickers and Business Cards, Branding at it’s Sweetest!

Half a Dozen Delicious Treats for Client Gifts

 

 

Posted in Cake Pop Designs, Cake Pop Displays, Cake Pops, Christmas, Holidays, San Francisco

Halloween Cake Pops Now in Our Shop

Great news everyone!  We now have our Halloween cake pops available in our online store HERE.  Choose from a six pack of our delicious red velvet Black Cats, decadent Chocolate Pumpkins, or absurdly yummy Mummies!  Each design comes in our handsome retail packaging that has it’s own built-in stand.  Perfect for your Halloween sweets table!

Let’s go shopping!

Also featured on Williams Sonoma!

Chocolate Pumpkin Cake Pops

Chocolate Pumpkin Cake Pops

 

Posted in Cake Pop Designs, Cake Pop Displays, Cake Pops, Featured, Holidays, San Francisco

Memorial Day Cake Pops – Get Your Order In!

We have plenty of assorted colorful cake pops left this week in a variety of flavors including red velvet, chocolate cinnamon, vanilla bean, peanut butter, carrot, lemon, coconut, gluten free chocolate, gluten free pumpkin, gingerbread, chocolate hazelnut, caramel, and sea salt caramel!  Call or email us by 3pm today to place your order.  They’re guaranteed to make you the most popular guest at your Memorial Day celebration!

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And we hope you have a fabulous cake-filled Memorial Day weekend!

Cake Pops!  Many other colors available!

Cake Pops! Many other colors available!

 

Posted in Baby Shower, Bat Mitzvah, Birthday, Boy, Bridal, Brides, Cake Pop Designs, Cake Pop Displays, Cake Pops, Girl, Holidays, San Francisco, Wedding Shower